Organisation: University of East Anglia (UEA)
Date of Publication: April 2025
Uploaded to Knowledge Centre: 9 April 2025
This study reveals that over 65s with a poorer sense of direction rely more on help from GPS navigation systems such as Sat Nav or smartphone maps.
Those using GPS tended to drive more frequently – suggesting that the technology helps older people maintain driving independence.
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https://www.uea.ac.uk/about/news/article/how-gps-helps-older-drivers-stay-on-the-roads